Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09728 · Mar 18, 2009 · Creative Resources
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09728
- Date
- Mar 18, 2009
- Company
- Creative Resources
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Sycamore Pro Gas Generators
- Product type
- Generators
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the following models of the Sycamore Pro gas generators: APEX 3, APEX 7, APEX 6, EGS 3.2, EGS 4.8, and EGS 7. "Sycamore Professional" and the model name can be found on the front of the generator. All models are black and green and have side control panels. The APEX 3, 6, and 7 are portable generators and have two wheels. The EGS 3.2, 4.8, and 7.2 do not have wheels.
What can happen
A plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and cause fuel leakage or spillage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Sycamore SCS for a free replacement sediment cup. All known consumers have been notified.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sycamore SCS has received nine reports of generators leaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Various dealers and stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oregon, Texas, and Washington between May 2008 and October 2008 for between $940 and $2,340.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sycamore pro gas generators?
Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Sycamore SCS for a free replacement sediment cup. All known consumers have been notified.
What is the hazard?
A plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and cause fuel leakage or spillage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.